This chapter discusses nanotechnologies in perspective with regards to the following topics: health and environmental issues; military interests; media and ethical considerations; NBIC (nanotechnologies, biotechnologies, information technology and cognitive sciences); and education issues.

Inspec keywords: information technology; environmental factors; nanobiotechnology; cognition; health and safety; education; nanotechnology; military systems

Other keywords: military interests; nanotechnologies; media considerations; information technology; environmental issues; education issues; cognitive sciences; ethical considerations; biotechnologies; health issues

Subjects: Structure of solid clusters, nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanostructured materials